A New School Of Gregorian Chant (1906)

By Dominicus Johner

Book Overview

A New School of Gregorian Chant is a book written by Dominic Johner and published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Gregorian chant, which is a form of plainchant that originated in medieval Europe. The author provides a detailed history of the chant, its development, and its use in religious ceremonies. The book also includes a thorough explanation of the notation system used in Gregorian chant, as well as instructions on how to sing the chant correctly. Additionally, Johner introduces his own unique approach to the chant, which he calls the ""new school."" This approach emphasizes the importance of understanding the text and the meaning behind the chant, as well as the use of expressive interpretation. Overall, A New School of Gregorian Chant is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of this ancient musical tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437485200
• ISBN13: 9781437485202
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"